Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-03-31
SCHOOL NOTES.


If the water works company can ever
be induced to tap the mains we shall
have water at both school buildings.
The trenches were dug a week or more
ago, still we wait. But great and august
bodies move slowly. So do freight trains.
We welcome Frank Hobble back to
school. He viii probably attend the
competitive examination for the cadet
ship at West Point, which comes off the
9Th of next month, at Hutchinson.
F. A. Lee, principal of the Cimarron
schools, visited our schools last week.
The pupils of his schools have week S
vacation.
Prof. Atkins visited the schools of
Garden City, last Friday And while he
says that they have good schools there he
has not much in common with the opinion
of Mr.. Bennett, as he RcnneO expressed
it after visiting our schools. Mr.. Atkins
says that it is just another prank that Gu
pid has played on the gentleman.
The Speareville schools close next
Friday. We hear that Bro Edwards has
had very successful term of school
-Supt. Atkins has accepted an invita-
ton to deliver lecture at Speareville
next Saturday evening.
The teachers of Garden City have
formed stock company, and are all spec
ulating in town lots. We say all, all but
the superintendent.
The open meeting Of the teachers Of
Dodge City, held in the high school
building last Saturday, was well attend
ed, and in every particular success.
Meeting was called to order by cur
superintendent, at 2, p. II.
After singing Rev. Donegan offered a
prayer in behalf Of the teachers and their
great work.
Mr.. Beadle then read bis paper entitled
Educational progress" which was an
earnest effort, ripe with excellent thought,
and appreciated by all.
Miss Baird followed with a recitation
'Iall might do good" which was well
rendered and thoroughly appreciated.
Miss Etric then read an excellent paper,
subject The teacher and her influence,
followed by song 800, which was very
appropriate in connection with the
thoughts expressed in Miss Etrick's pa
per and Miss Baird's recitation
A very interesting discussion followed
participated in by many.
Miss Mary Kriegh then read paper on
primary work in numbers. This excel
lent effort fairly rang with practical
thoughts, and must benefit ali who heard
it. Subject discussed by several.
A calesthenic drill song by Miss Baird S
pupils, was the feature of the day, and
was highly entertaining.
Miss Anna Kricgh then conducted IL
class drill in arithmetic. The pupils &C
Quilted themselves in manner that
showed their instruction to have been
and exact.
Miss Staysa was the only teacher absent.
That she was not present, considering
the number of teachers meetings held.
surprised US all.
Miss Jones gave select reading whsch
was listened to with deserved interest.
Prof Webb followed with an able dis
course on written examinations, their
uses, objects etc. He though: the evil
was in the dread which the pupil gencr
ally had Of the trying ordeal. This dread
is greatly increased by constantly talking
about the coming examination, or work
ing with nothing but examination il
view.
We follow what believe to be the d.
rect course, we Go not talk CT the exarni-
nation, we do not work to the exainina-
ton. But when the tine comes we write
It out for the good we get from it, and as
a reminder that we study to remember al
SO as means Of discipline. lesson in
order, composition and expression. Also
favors oral examinations as tending to
bring out more if not SO accurate
Mr. McCurdy made some very appro
pirate and encouraging remarks, and ex
pressed his intention to visit OR schools
more frequently.
Prof. Atkins gave brief report Of the
Garden City schools as he found them
asst Friday. And while saying that Gar
Zen has good schools, he is satisfied that
cupid had SO affected Mr. Bennett that he
is net a competent judge OF good schools,
Or good looking school teachers.
While speaking Of the Garden schools
our secretary busted himself in drawing
IN ideal sketch of Mr. Bennet's favorite
and beautiful school marm. The same
may be seen by calling at my Office.
7. A.